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University of Passau

Passau, GermanyReviewed 22 October 2026

Passau's Artificial Intelligence Engineering master's develops computing and mathematical methods for AI-based systems alongside their ethical and social context.

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Passau's Artificial Intelligence Engineering master's develops computing and mathematical methods for AI-based systems alongside their ethical and social context.

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  1. MSc Artificial Intelligence Engineering — 120 ECTS, four semesters
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Academic eligibility

  • A relevant degree of at least three years, with 120 ECTS in computing/mathematics: 35 in mathematics/theoretical computing and 40 in computing.
  • Required grade: German-equivalent 2.7 or better, or top 70% of the cohort.
  • Recognition and a thesis/research-paper summary are assessed; non-ECTS credits require individual equivalence checks.

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Language requirements

  • English B2 evidence; German A1 by the end of the first year.
  • The degree itself is taught in English.

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Study intakes

  • April and October entry; four semesters.

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Application deadlines

  • Recurring windows: 1 November–15 December for summer; 15 April–31 May for direct winter applications, or 1 April–31 May via uni-assist.
  • Confirm your route and active cohort.
  • Application, enrolment and payment dates are different.

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International tuition

  • The regular MSc has no tuition charge at review.
  • The compulsory contribution for winter 2026/27 is EUR 126.90 per semester, including student services and a city bus pass.
  • Confirm later-semester contributions separately.
  • Housing, insurance, travel and everyday costs remain additional; this is not a complete-degree budget.

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Scholarships & funding

  • Passau's competitive Deutschlandstipendium provides EUR 300 per month, generally for one year.
  • Eligible full-time degree students and applicants intending to start in the next semester may apply irrespective of nationality, subject to enrolment at funding commencement and the current call.
  • Restrictions on overlapping funding apply; admission does not guarantee an award.

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What can international students study at University of Passau?

Selected programme options include MSc Artificial Intelligence Engineering — 120 ECTS, four semesters. These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.

What are the entry requirements for University of Passau?

A relevant degree of at least three years, with 120 ECTS in computing/mathematics: 35 in mathematics/theoretical computing and 40 in computing. Required grade: German-equivalent 2.7 or better, or top 70% of the cohort. Recognition and a thesis/research-paper summary are assessed; non-ECTS credits require individual equivalence checks. English B2 evidence; German A1 by the end of the first year. The degree itself is taught in English.

How much are international tuition fees at University of Passau?

The regular MSc has no tuition charge at review. The compulsory contribution for winter 2026/27 is EUR 126.90 per semester, including student services and a city bus pass. Confirm later-semester contributions separately. Housing, insurance, travel and everyday costs remain additional; this is not a complete-degree budget. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.

When is the application deadline for University of Passau?

Recurring windows: 1 November–15 December for summer; 15 April–31 May for direct winter applications, or 1 April–31 May via uni-assist. Confirm your route and active cohort. Application, enrolment and payment dates are different. April and October entry; four semesters. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.

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